Internationally recognised Australian experts in the areas of human rights, bioethics and disability, have today released a Statement of Concern to emphasise key human rights principles and standards that need to underpin ethical decision-making in the context of...
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Disability Peaks welcome Federal Governments recognition & support of people with disability in handling CoronaVirus
The joint announcement today from Minister Ruston & Minister Robert, outlining significant financial and other supports for people with disability, along with support agencies to deal with CoronaVirus issues is welcomed by National Peak Disability Representative...
Now is the time to act on pandemic measures for people with disability
People with disability, and their organisations, across Australia are calling for urgent action, again, to keep us safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Over 70 national, state and territory disability organisations have come together to urge the National Cabinet...
Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with COVID-19
People with disability who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP) urgently need access to the increased Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight, consistent with the Jobseeker Payment and other payments recently announced. People with disability who are in...
Joint Media Release – COVID-19
Urgent measures needed to support people with disability during COVID-19 crisis People with disability from across Australia are calling for urgent action to make sure we are included in preparations for the current public health emergency. Eight national peak...
Disability Support Pension Review
Urgent review needed to close cost of living gap and broaden eligibility for Disability Support Pension (DSP) Disability advocates and researchers are calling for urgent reforms to the Disability Support Pension, with a new report to be released today showing people...